Genetic polymorphism of liver X receptor gene in vitiligo: Does it have an association?

Wafaa Ahmed ShehataAlaa MaraeeMarwa MehesinNermin TayelRania Azmy

Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2020)

The study showed significant association between Liver X receptor gene polymorphisms (-6G/A, +1257 C/T) and development of vitiligo in Egyptian patients. However, it failed to show any relation with disease activity nor severity.

Keyphrases

disease activity
rheumatoid arthritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
end stage renal disease
rheumatoid arthritis patients
newly diagnosed
genome wide
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
ankylosing spondylitis
copy number
gene expression
binding protein
transcription factor